Feelin’ the Spirit

Australians Jack and Leanne Hembrow had done several cruising rallies in the South Pacific before signing up for the Baja Ha-Ha, but they tell us none of them came close to being as much fun as our San Diego-to-Cabo San Lucas rally.

"It’s been fantastic, mate," said Jack. "One of the best things we’ve ever done in our lives!" And to prove his sincerity, he volunteered to be branded with a Ha-Ha tattoo on his forehead, while Leanne enthusiastically offered to wear a Ha-Ha ‘tramp stamp’.

The couple bought their Moody 54 Red Sky in Long Beach only a few months before the Ha-Ha’s October 25 start, and are planning to sail her home to Brisbane in the coming months.

With roughly 600 sailors participating this year, there was no shortage of great photos taken. To make it easier for both friends and entrants to share them, we’ve set up a special page at SmugMug. To view the galleries — which are just now starting to be uploaded — click here. Files may be downloaded for free in a variety of resolution sizes. Happy viewing!